VIDEO: Western Michigan Fair Recap Mason County Press was recently asked to furnish the Western Michigan Fair Association some photographs from the 2022 fair for its annual report. We decided to put the photos in video and set them to music. Mason County Press, through its parent company, Media Group 31, is available for commercial photography, including drone services.…
The Wayne Diaries: Ludington to Chicago in a 17-foot boat Self-proclaimed “professional beach bum” Wayne Dewyer of Ludington is currently trekking his way to the Florida Keys in a 17-foot motorboat. From time to time, Wayne will update the readers of MCP about his journey. You can also follow him by subscribing to his YouTube channel, The Wayne Diaries here. …
One person dead following two vehicle US 10-31 crash This story has been updated. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 70-year-old Shelby woman died following a two vehicle crash on US 10-31 west of Dennis Road Tuesday morning, Oct. 25, 2022. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, emergency crews were dispatched to the scene in front of Watson’s car dealership at…
Recent births, posted Oct. 25, 2022 Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. The following births have been reported: Josephina…
Obituary: Linda Abraham-Tanks, 73, of Ludington Linda Kay Abraham-Tanks, 73, of Ludington, lost her hard-fought battle with cancer on Sunday, October 23, 2022. She passed peacefully in her home surrounded by family. Her compassionate heart and kind nature will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Linda was a member of the Ludington Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. …
Police news, Oct. 25, 2022. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Auto Owners Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. The following is police activity in Mason County Monday, Oct. 24, 2022: 11:47 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 25-year-old Ludington man was arrested for domestic assault and resisting arrest, 900 block of East Mitchell Street,…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Oct. 25, 2022 Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. The following recent death information…
VIDEO: Gun Lake flyover Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief If you are enjoying our videos, please subscribe to the Mason County Press Youtube channel, select like on this video, share the video and comment, if you would like. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP —…
Bacon, Miller running for county board’s district 7 seat By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Neighbors Ron Bacon and Ed Miller are seeking election Nov. 8 for the Mason County Board of Commissioners Seventh District seat. Bacon, a Republican, is the incumbent and has held the seat since 2019. If elected, he would be serving his third two-year term. Following the 2023-2024…
Fire damages Summit Township house By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — Fire severely damaged a house at 5396 W. G St. near Bass Lake early Monday morning. Firefighters from Riverton Fire Department and Pere Marquette Township Fire Department were dispatched to the Priscilla Shepler at 4:28 a.m. Pentwater Fire Department was also called to assist. Riverton Fire Chief Joe…
ORV rider arrested for OWI and resisting arrest after rollover crash. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Auto Owners Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A 42-year-old Ludington man was arrested for operating while intoxicated and resisting arrest by Mason County sheriff’s deputies after he reportedly rolled over the Polaris recreational…
Recent births, posted Oct. 24, 2022 Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. The following births have been reported: Hannah…
Reader supports Barnett for Ludington mayor Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s Op/Ed policy. Dear Editor: …
Obituary: Charles Swygert, 81, of Ludington Charles William Swygert, 81, of Ludington lost his long battle with liver cancer on Saturday, October 22, 2022. Charles was given the news that he had stage 4 liver cancer in February of 2022 and took the news in stride saying that he lived a great life full of good times and great accomplishments.…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Oct. 24, 2022 Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. The following recent death information…
Obituary: Louis ‘Lou’ Gimbutis, Jr., 72, of Scottville Louis “Lou” Gimbutis Jr. passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Butterworth Hospital Grand Rapids, at the age of 72. He lived his final weeks, months, and years in precisely the same manner that he had lived his previous 7 decades- concerned not for himself, but only for the happiness and well-being…
Reader supports Proposal 3 Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s Op/Ed policy. Dear Editor: Abortion is…
Reader urges voters to research Proposal 3 Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s Op/Ed policy. Dear…
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